My Motto's: 1. The bible is the only measuring stick we are to measure our self by 2. Read until He speaks 3. Use scripture to interpret scripture - no scripture is of private interpretation 4. If I don't understand something, I pray for understanding (understanding will come when the time is right) - [It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.] Proverbs 25v2 5. Never go beyond what is written
I’m at my first day of training and I’m almost two hours in Amd class hasn’t started yet. So I told my twin sister in text while rejoicing with my Saintly Sisters in our morning coffee and group chat…getting paid to listen to RC Sproul. She said…and I quote: “Lol That’s amazing that they operate the way they do. Glad you get to listen to the Sproul! Who at this very moment is worshipping around the throne with the holy angles crying Holy Holy Holy is the Lord almighty!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾” I felt that. I rejoice for that moment as well. Holy Holy Holy is tue Lord God Almighty!. Hallelujah!!!
RC Sproul is a great teacher, from what I’ve heard so far. I do NOT agree with everything he teaches, but that’s with any Pastor/Theologian you come across. This is why we have to read the Bible study, study, study, and I’m talking to myself as well. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you with interpreting the scriptures, and He will.🕊 Oh, and don’t forget to pray. 🙏🏾
So excited to watch your video here on knowing the scripture. Friends, his book with the same title, "Knowing the Scripture" is all that you need to completely change your life to the glory of God by systematically studying the Word of God.
A stranger once gave me a list, it was titled milk to meat. This list had every book of the bible in order from the shortest book 2 John, and ending with the longest book psalms. I have been sticking to 4 chapters a day and the bible is read in a year. Im starting Ecclesiastes tonight book number 34 of 66 and I started about December.
The 10 points mentioned by Dr. RC Sproul for interpreting the Bible are: 1. Read the Bible like you would read any other book. 2. Remember that the Bible is a product of human culture. 3. Interpret the implicit by the explicit, not the explicit by the implicit. 4. Distinguish between Law and Gospel. 5. Interpret the Bible literally, but not woodenly. 6. Interpret Proverbs as Proverbs, not as Law. 7. Pay attention both to the spirit and the letter. 8. Take very special care with Parables, remembering that The Parables for the most part are not to be interpreted as allegories. 9. Be careful with predictive prophecy. 10. Be responsible interpreters of sacred scripture.
So grateful for R.C.Sprouls teaching....I prayed for knowledge and wisdom,and the Lord answered. Thankfully the Lord placed some awesome teachers in my life...
How he annunciates his words is so strong and filled with conviction. With just a little bit of spit for emphasis, I love it! Can listen to him all day.
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Have missed this great man a great deal already. Thankfully we have his passionate sermons to learn from and debate. Mixed with a great sense of humor, and love for others. But his greatest love was always for Christ and the extraordinary beauty of His life on earth, His message, and His greatest gift of all to everyone who trusts Him and worships Him.
Trucker ALVAREZ So why are you even here? I mean why even bother to click on the video if you don’t believe the veracity of the 66 books written by 40 authors over the span of several thousand years?
Clarity is from the Lord. The spiritual abuse I’ve suffered have led me to this conclusion: Confusion is evil obfuscating the truth. Lord please help me to follow the truth from Your Word. ❤
Thank you RC. This is exactly how I read it. I recently told my girlfriend to read it this way, and not like some supernatural, purely just spiritual way. Read it like a history book and feel the characters and try to think in terms of their point of view and such. So many people read it as if they were reading the Lord of the Rings or some type of spiritual lucky coin toss way.
Actually, Lord of the Rings is full of Christian metaphors. At least what I caught in the movies, but God gives nuggets in everything. Still, the Word of God is exactly that, THE WORD OF GOD! The Book of Life. No comparison to anything else written.
@@born2win259 Look at the trilogy of movies and see what I mean. How Gollum represents sinful man, the orcs; demons, the elves; angels, Aragon; Christ, the ring; sin itself, Frodo carrying the burden of the ring, again, another reference to Christ. I mean, I don't want to be accused of synchronism. These are only metaphorical depictions.
@@indriadrayton1132 you know I never saw it that way. But the movie is really a fight between good and evil. There’s a lot of attributes you could metaphorically link to the Christian walk. The determination to keep moving forward, and when Frodo throws the ring into the fire it’s like he dies and the burden of sin is gone and when he wakes up everyone is dressed in white as if he went to Heaven. Now peace was established. Very good movie. May now just watch it again for the 3rd time lol
Intersting when R.C. spoke of reading the word existentially, I never gave that any thought at all but that's just how I have done all along, something done correctly purely by accident on my part. Glad he pointed this out and glad I have always tried to do this since I have been reading scripture. I have always loved R.C. and fundamental faith he expounds.
WRONG IDIOT, it is interpreted SUBJECTIVELY by all preachers in DIFFERENT WAYS. As an example for your small mind, if one preacher interprets 4.5, the other would say 4.2 when they talk about the SAME AMOUNT. What part of man made book you don't get??
@@truckeralvarez5932 I subjectively interpret your statement to mean that you don't know what you are talking about. Apparently you cannot prove me wrong.
Shit for Brains, there is no reason to prove a negative. BTW, Your negative does not have any impact on a world view, only your extensive use of your ignorance can lead to your conclusion. Enjoy your narrow-minded view.
@@truckeralvarez5932 you said yourself we have to interpret subjectively. If the words of the Bible have to be interpreted subjectively, how much more so yours? Why should I take you seriously when you present such pitiful statements?
I think we must not only read the Bible, but know how to read it. If we do, we won’t neglect certain verses, which we don’t understand. Every verse is important and there is a purpose. I believe, while studying the scriptures, before interpreting a verse, we must give due consideration to the following. 1. Context 2. Cultural habits, historic and social background during Biblical times 3. Apply common sense and use the knowledge of language and grammar to differentiate between literal and figurative statements in the Scripture 4. Apply reasoning and God given wisdom 5. At times, we try to prove our own points wrongly on controversial issues by quoting suitable scattered verses from the Scriptures, like lawyers trying to prove a culprit, not guilty by gathering evidences, ignoring the truth, though they know the facts. At times, we quote a single verse always to prove our point.(I’m sorry to say, most of the charismatics do) I think we need to look for what the Bible as a whole talk on that issue, by studying different Bible Versions, if required.
@YESHUA LIVES christopio Your understanding of the role of THE HOLY SPIRIT is not Theologically correct. The main role of THE HOLY SPIRIT is to magnify JESUS and lead us to and through the Word!. NOT to give you personal divine revelations! Sorry, exogete the Bible!
If the Bible is the literal Word of God, those who wrote it weren't aware of the fact. They wrote for their contemporarie, not for us, 2000 years later.
RC’s “What is the Gospel” on UA-cam has to be the clearest explanation of the Gospel I’ve ever heard. Recommended viewing for a lot of people and churches who call themselves Christian.
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@@jayhumphries3463 Yes this great man is with God now. but we can still see all of his many videos. also try Kent Hovind. I have learned so much from him. He is on UA-cam. Very interesting man, he preaches right from his home now. he has gone out and debated many that believe in evolution, such as in colleges. he's really good. he uses Scripture to back up his teachings. I was shocked to learn some things by him. Kent Hovind.
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This is a powerfuøø sermon served by dr Sproul. I love rhe way he explains and expounds rhe word of Gord in a plain an intelligible manner. So enriching and uplifting for our souls and faiith. He was devoted an faithfull believer and was an excellent very good lecturer
I love reading the Bible. And I believe every single word, every single miracle that is recorded in the Bible. God is almighty. He can do Anything! I read the Bible as it says ..the baby animal thrives better on the pure milk of his mother. So for me to read the pure script of the Bible is precious! More to me than books by professors in Theology.
I am not reformed and I don't always agree with RC Sproul, but I don't think you can deny he is one of the greatest scriptural teachers of our generation
I've read a lot of comments by you all. Some have merit, others are mockers, others don't care about anything but themselves and are angry about it and want to take it out on those that believe on the Christ of the whole Bible (read some of them). I firmly believe that only God can provide a proper interpretation of His Scriptures. Where we disagree is not going to make one hill of beans in difference to the meaning God has for us. I am looking forward to seeing Him face to face and behold the wonders of His grace that we cannot see today. Whatever we believe individually or congregationally is moot, will have no effect on God's plans for us, once we agree that Jesus, the Christ, was born of a virgin, grew to be manifest as Christ, was tortured and died a horrible death, bodily rose from the grave (He ate and drank with witnesses to this fact), and now sits at the right hand of God the Father, living to make intercession for us. We know He is coming back for His Church, the Bride of Christ, and is preparing a place for us even now. Everyone who calls upon the Name of the Lord will be saved. Thak you R.C., and Ligonier, for your great teaching.
Yes, he soeaks eloquently and is filled with his faith in God. An eloquent speaker with broad capabilties to present the topics. He will surelyg be missed,
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Eric, do you think they don't like him due to he does not believe in the pre trip rapture? It could very well be that due to he is one of the few big names who does not believe this untruth?
@@ericday4505 Not according to this. You are here: Home / End Time Bible Prophecy / What Did Ancient Church Fathers Believe About The Rapture? WHAT DID ANCIENT CHURCH FATHERS BELIEVE ABOUT THE RAPTURE? August 2, 2013 By Beginning and End Who invented the Rapture idea? | What did Church fathers say about the Rapture? | John Darby did NOT invent the rapture “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” - 1 Thessalonians 4:17. What did the first century church fathers believe about the Rapture? Were they pre-tribulation or post-tribulation? What did the disciples of the Apostles of Jesus Christ teach about the Rapture? This article will present the writings of the early church fathers - from those who learned under the disciples of Jesus Christ, to the church leaders of the second and third centuries, on the Rapture - the supernatural removal of all Bible-believing Christians from Earth to enter Heaven. While the writings of the first, second and third century Christian church fathers are not Scripture and not on par with the Bible in any way, it is informative to see how the early church leaders interpreted Scripture in addition to what the learned directly from those closest to The Lord Jesus Christ. And definitively, the few writings still in existence on the end times, put the timing of the Rapture before the Great Tribulation. This article will also serve to dispel some of the common misconceptions about Rapture theology as being something invented in the 19th century by a man named John Darby. “John Darby Invented The Pre-Tribulation Rapture” Ancient writings on the Rapture | Pre-tribulation rapture defended John Darby has been incorrectly credited with “inventing” the Rapture. All over the internet there are many articles and videos that claim that the Rapture doctrine was “invented” in 1830 by a man named John Darby. The following is an excerpt that summarizes this theory: “The Rapture doctrine, which was the invention of the Plymouth Brethren led by John Nelson Darby (1800-1882), has today been adopted by most Baptist, Pentecostals, Assemblies of God, and a variety of other fundamentalist sects. The idea that Jesus Christ will return for His true Church just before the beginning of the Great Tribulation in a secret gathering or “catching away” was an important part of Darby’s teaching. The movement in which this teaching began originated in small groups in England and Ireland about 1828 and by 1831 was part of the official teaching of the Plymouth Brethren. By 1860 the “rapture” had made its way to the United States. Today, prophecy pundits and “end-time” revivalists preach the Rapture as if it were established dogma from the time of Christ until the present. The truth is that the first historical reference to the Rapture doctrine comes from the Plymouth Brethren. Not only is the Rapture not found in the teachings of the Church, but even “end-time” heretics throughout the centuries never dreamed of proposing such a novel idea. For example, the 4th century Montanists, who preached both pre-millennialism and that they knew when Christ would return, never ventured so far as to create another 2nd coming of the Lord in a secret rapture. In all the writings of the Scriptures, the Early Fathers, and the Ecumenical Councils, there is no mention of two 2nd comings of Christ.” (source) [Emphasis added]. In short, the objection is that rather than being a real part of the Bible, the entire idea of a pre-Great Tribulational Rapture was just an invention by Darby and “not even heretics” ever used it. This is very strong language, but is it true? Were there no ancient Christian writings about the church being Raptured before Great Tribulation? An examination of early church writings shows that this charge is false and there were some church fathers who indeed wrote about the Rapture. Irenaeus Irenaeus (130 A.D. - 202 AD) was a bishop of the church in Lyons, France. He was an eyewitness to the Apostle John (who wrote the Book of Revelation) and a disciple of Polycarp, the first of the Apostle John’s disciples. Irenaeus is most-known for his five-volume treatise, Against Heresies in which he exposed the false religions and cults of his day along with advice for how to share the Gospel with those were a part of them. In his writings on Bible prophecy, he acknowledged the phrase “a time, times and dividing of times” in Daniel 7 to signify the 3 ½ year reign of the Antichrist as ruler of the world before the Second Coming of Christ. He also believed in a literal Millennial reign of Christ on earth following the Second Coming and the resurrection of the just. On the subject of the Rapture, in Against Heresies 5.29, he wrote: “Those nations however, who did not of themselves raise up their eyes unto heaven, nor returned thanks to their Maker, nor wished to behold the light of truth, but who were like blind mice concealed in the depths of ignorance, the word justly reckons “as waste water from a sink, and as the turning-weight of a balance - in fact, as nothing;”(1) so far useful and serviceable to the just, as stubble conduces towards the growth of the wheat, and its straw, by means of combustion, serves for working gold. And therefore, when in the end the Church shall be suddenly caught up from this, it is said, “There shall be tribulation such as has not been since the beginning, neither shall be.”(2) For this is the last contest of the righteous, in which, when they overcome they are crowned with incorruption.” beginningandend.com/what-did-ancient-church-fathers-believe-about-the-rapture/
A person on here quotes another source that starts with a falsehood. Says Ireaneus witnessed John the Apostle. This is incorrect Ireaneus was born in 130 AD. John was with Jesus at the his death, resurrection around 30 AD. John was an adult so he would have to be well over 100 for Ireaneus to witness John. I wish this person would have watched the full video especially the last point about interpreting predictions in the Bible
I have a sister in law who argued saying that the Bible is just a metaphor.😞 I hope and pray that she'll let go of witchcraft and except Jesus before it's too late! Not a lot of time left!!! Repent and obey God before he shuts that door! 🙏🏻
1. Read the Bible like you would read any other book - no lucky dipping 2. Read the Bible existentially - not detached to the reality of Scripture 3. Interpret the narrative by the didactic - i.e. the gospels are narrative; the epistles are didactic 4. Interpret the implicit (obscure) by the explicit (clear) 5. Pay close attention to the meaning of words - words have many meaning 6. Be careful to observe the various literary forms - use parallelism in Hebrew 7. The difference between proverbs (general principles of wisdom) and law (absolute moral) 8. The difference between the spirit and letter of the Law 9. Take very special care of parables - only one central meaning, unlike an allegory 10. Be careful with predictive prophesy
I wasn't sure what to expect even though the title read 'How to Study the Bible'. I guess I was expecting something like note taking strategies. The result was excellent but mostly convincing.
Only one meaning but 10000 applications. Scripture is called the Living Word for that reason I believe. As you read Scriptures and as you live this life, the more the same Scripture you read 1000 times takes on a new, revealed meaning, or better yet, YOU come to a better understanding of what the Scripture means.
I've looked at this mans work there is no evidence of soul winning and discipleship. No testimonies of him actually getting out there and preaching the gospel. Was he just a theologian and book writer?
@@edwinnunez7538 nothing to debate I followed my apostle 1st Timothy 1:16 Romans 11 chapter verse 13 or 14 and 2nd Timothy 2:15 rightly dividing the word of Truth
Private interpretation is a gate of total confusion that caused rhe emerging ofthousands reaches to 47 thousand of religion and sect which every one differ on understanding and teaching that creat great confusion ,now where is love,peace and truth what is the outcome of all of this,where is the real salvation of souls now?????? So confusing not just like RCC There is a real peace.
I love and have learned so much from this man of God and true gentleman thanks be to God for this man and sound doctrine in a world where Arminianism is the majority false doctrine in the Christianity
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For the first time in history we all can interpret the word of God correctly. This was not possible in the past because they did not have Bible computer programs. For them to study, for example, the meaning of the phrase “coming in the clouds of heaven,” they had to know every place the phrase was used. But today we simply type in “coming in the clouds” on our Bible search engine and then go and read every passage where it is used. An example; when you read in first l Thessalonians 4 the phrase “the last trumpet,” you do a search on trumpets in all of scripture, go and read each passage, then you'll see how it is used. I submit that God has included in scripture, an interpretation of all key phrases and words, try it and see.
9:42 "... that to interpret the Bible literally is to interpret the Bible the way it was written." Exactly! I don't know why people make things more complicated than necessary.
In todays times.. i only believe in what brother Eli says because that is not his words but the words of God in the bible.. no flowery words... whether you like or not.. the word of God will prevail.. brother Eli Soriano...
1. Read the text. The entire text. 2. If it's an epistle, constantly ask yourself: Why would the author have written this statement? (What must be occurring, for the author to have said this?) And what is the author saying? 3. Consider the historical context and the literary context. If it's a synoptic Gospel [Matthew, Mark, or Luke], note the structure [organization], and note the focus of each author, compared to the other two. 3. Note key words, and note the connection to the Old Testament texts. 4. If reading an Old Testament book, remember it pivots on the Babylonian Exile, and everything is before, during, or after the Exile. Remember, idolatry is the number one sin of the Bible -- both Old Testament and New Testament. 5. Remember the theme of the Bible is the joy of the Lord. 6. Remember that numbers and words are symbolic and pregnant with meaning. 7.
My niece doesn't believe in the pre-trib either. We study together. Only God knows for absolute surety. I myself believe in a pre-trib. Just because views are different in this area, you still believe in the work of God, gives no reason to not listen and learn from a very learned man. He is so wise. Lords Blessings to all.
Pre-trib view is not biblical that was started in the 1800's by John Nelson Darby do your research a good tape on this is by dr. Walter Martin that you relation in the church exposes pre-tribulation View
Reading Matthew 24, one of Jesus’ longest uninterrupted teachings on the subject, really cleared it up for me. I think the pre-trib rapture view/dispensationalism over-complicates and stretches Scripture, plus it is a very new teaching that sprung up in the 1830’s. It is not the historical view that the early church fathers espoused. There is one second coming, one rapture, one wedding, one wedding feast. I get the desire to believe the pre-rapture view. I wanted to believe it, but it’s not what the Bible teaches.
Nice to study the Bible I read in Genesis that when first flood broke out in this world father NOAH aging 600 yrs old heeding GOD's words really lenghtened mans life. ALLELUIAH. AMEN
42:50. Sproul is doing what he just condemned in minutes before by reading something into the text. Earlier, he used John 3:16 as an example. He is right, the text does not say "any who has the moral ability to choose Christ.' However, neither does Peter say that God does not will "any of us" should perish. He explicitly says "any." That means God does is not willing any person should perish. Peter does not say "any of us," he says "any."
Which Sproul explained by saying "who is the any. Any giraffes? Any platypus?" And this is the us he is talking about in that verse "but is patient toward you"
I'm so thankful that God didn't create anyone just for the sake of sending them to Hell just for His glory! God's love surpasses our understanding! He's so much more loving than we can imagine! We couldn't say that if He created the majority of people to go to Hell. Nor could we say that if He created only a few to go heaven and just chose them randomly and could have just as easily have chosen others instead. God's love is real! It's not just something He chooses to do. Can I get a witness?!!!
Actually, on many occasions in which I was going through difficult times or facing difficult decisions, I just prayed to God and asked him to talk to me through his scriptures. I opened the Bible randomly and put my finger on the page with my eyes closed. I got wonderful messages from God by doing that. For instance, once I didn't know if I had to join the army or not and I asked God what was his opinion. I did what I described above and the verse I got was this one: "But God said to me, 'You are not to build a house for my Name, because you are a warrior and have shed blood." (1 Chronicles 28:3). What are the odds of finding such an answer on the first attempt? Zero.
GOD CREATED US WITHE SPIRIT IN MAN, THE TOOL BY WHICH WE COMPREHEND WHAT GOD TELLS US TO KNOW AS WE OFTENLY READ HIS WORDS AS WRITTEN IN THE BIBLE.. WE ONLY NEED TO STRENGTHEN OUR FAITH AND BELIEF WITH COMPLETE TRUST IN GOD.. FEW GOOD MEN ARE CHOSEN, USED UP BY GOD AS SPEAKERS TO REMIND US ONLY.. WHILE OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD IS VERY PERSONAL AND IN COMPLETE PRIVACY.. LET OUR READING THE BIBLE BECOMES A HABIT, TO MAKE US CLOSER TO OUR CREATOR..
Contradictory verses in the bible: Exodus 20:8 vs Romans 14:5 Exodus 20:12 vs Luke 14:26 Matthew 19:26 vs Judges 1:19 False prophecies in the bible: Ezekiel 26 Ezekiel 29 Joel 3 19 Isaiah 19 Isaiah 17
Access through youtube to biblical teachers is changing this world, and me
i hope you change
@@westannex1655 i am! Thank you!
Amen 🙏🏻
As long as you’re watching legit stuff like Sproul. There’s also a lot of theological train wrecks out there.
Well said and so true. God bless.
My Motto's:
1. The bible is the only measuring stick we are to measure our self by
2. Read until He speaks
3. Use scripture to interpret scripture - no scripture is of private interpretation
4. If I don't understand something, I pray for understanding (understanding will come when the time is right) - [It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.] Proverbs 25v2
5. Never go beyond what is written
Love that 3rd point. soo many people dont understand at all.
Fantastic! Holy Spirit lead, thank you.
Amen
“Read until He speaks”… but if the Holy Scripture is God’s Word, what part of it isn’t He speaking in?
@@MrAntiOrdinary If you don't know what that means you probably never will
I listen to RC and I can't help the smile on my face...one of God's best preachers...
RC's book Knowing Scripture has been tremendously helpful in my study of the Word. It would be a great book for a beginner.
Thanks for the recommendation !!!
Working my way through it now. He was an excellent writer. The Holiness of God was spectacular.
@@Minotaur-ey2lg Chosen by God brought me out of the morass of arminianism . Good old RC Sproul ,what a Champion .
Thank you for recommending it.
I’m at my first day of training and I’m almost two hours in Amd class hasn’t started yet. So I told my twin sister in text while rejoicing with my Saintly Sisters in our morning coffee and group chat…getting paid to listen to RC Sproul. She said…and I quote: “Lol
That’s amazing that they operate the way they do.
Glad you get to listen to the Sproul!
Who at this very moment is worshipping around the throne with the holy angles crying Holy Holy Holy is the Lord almighty!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾”
I felt that. I rejoice for that moment as well. Holy Holy Holy is tue Lord God Almighty!. Hallelujah!!!
RC was the master of preaching that Isaiah 6!
I adored him
And as everyone else learned so much
Holy , holy , holy is the Lord God Almighty , the one that was and is and is to come.... My favorite verse !!!...thank you Jesus.... Maranatha
RC Sproul is a great teacher, from what I’ve heard so far. I do NOT agree with everything he teaches, but that’s with any Pastor/Theologian you come across. This is why we have to read the Bible study, study, study, and I’m talking to myself as well.
Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you with interpreting the scriptures, and He will.🕊
Oh, and don’t forget to pray. 🙏🏾
Well there’s only one truth.
What do you not agree with of rc
He is one of the best teachers. He understands what he is teaching making it easy to understand. He makes me think critically.
I was recently informed that our Lord took RC home in 2017-Praise God we have been left with many sermons!!!!!
Good for him, but bad for us. But yes, we are blessed to still have so many sermons.
So excited to watch your video here on knowing the scripture.
Friends, his book with the same title, "Knowing the Scripture" is all that you need to completely change your life to the glory of God by systematically studying the Word of God.
A stranger once gave me a list, it was titled milk to meat. This list had every book of the bible in order from the shortest book 2 John, and ending with the longest book psalms. I have been sticking to 4 chapters a day and the bible is read in a year. Im starting Ecclesiastes tonight book number 34 of 66 and I started about December.
I can never get enough of his teachings - what a mighty instrument he was, always making sure that God Got all the glory!
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The 10 points mentioned by Dr. RC Sproul for interpreting the Bible are:
1. Read the Bible like you would read any other book.
2. Remember that the Bible is a product of human culture.
3. Interpret the implicit by the explicit, not the explicit by the implicit.
4. Distinguish between Law and Gospel.
5. Interpret the Bible literally, but not woodenly.
6. Interpret Proverbs as Proverbs, not as Law.
7. Pay attention both to the spirit and the letter.
8. Take very special care with Parables, remembering that The Parables for the most part are not to be interpreted as allegories.
9. Be careful with predictive prophecy.
10. Be responsible interpreters of sacred scripture.
So grateful for R.C.Sprouls teaching....I prayed for knowledge and wisdom,and the Lord answered. Thankfully the Lord placed some awesome teachers in my life...
I've always appreciated how this man can be so wise and have such a great intellect and yet have a wonderful sense of humor.
How he annunciates his words is so strong and filled with conviction. With just a little bit of spit for emphasis, I love it! Can listen to him all day.
You can also send your prayer request to the Man of God prophet TB Joshua on WhatsApp +2348083515465,for more prayers God bless you all in Jesus name 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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He is greatly missed but how we value his legacy: his love of scripture and clear, God honouring exegesis. We are so blessed by his sound teaching.
Have missed this great man a great deal already. Thankfully we have his passionate sermons to learn from and debate. Mixed with a great sense of humor, and love for others. But his greatest love was always for Christ and the extraordinary beauty of His life on earth, His message, and His greatest gift of all to everyone who trusts Him and worships Him.
I miss and love this man. Can't wait to see him in heaven! One of the greatest teachers in Christiandom.
Guess what!!! It is a man made book, so you aint going to see no-one in your man made story.
@@truckeralvarez5932 yawn
Amen!
Trucker ALVAREZ So why are you even here? I mean why even bother to click on the video if you don’t believe the veracity of the 66 books written by 40 authors over the span of several thousand years?
Me, too. Marquida
All the people from my old church should hear this several times over. Thank you!
What an amazing man of God 🙏🙏🙏 GOD BLESS HIM AS HE HAS BEEN AN SPRITUAL BLEESING IN MY LIFE✝️🛐 Listening 🎧 from Norway.
Lovely Thank God for sound biblical teaching. My heart is made glad to hear real truth wherever it is found.
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God bless you and your loved ones always ✝️ 🙏thank you for kind heart and soul ❤️ 🌹📖🕊
Clarity is from the Lord. The spiritual abuse I’ve suffered have led me to this conclusion: Confusion is evil obfuscating the truth. Lord please help me to follow the truth from Your Word. ❤
Thank you RC. This is exactly how I read it. I recently told my girlfriend to read it this way, and not like some supernatural, purely just spiritual way. Read it like a history book and feel the characters and try to think in terms of their point of view and such. So many people read it as if they were reading the Lord of the Rings or some type of spiritual lucky coin toss way.
Lol Lord of the rings
Actually, Lord of the Rings is full of Christian metaphors. At least what I caught in the movies, but God gives nuggets in everything. Still, the Word of God is exactly that, THE WORD OF GOD! The Book of Life. No comparison to anything else written.
@@indriadrayton1132 I actually know a couple of Christian brothers that also enjoy the movie. It does have a pretty true story.
@@born2win259 Look at the trilogy of movies and see what I mean. How Gollum represents sinful man, the orcs; demons, the elves; angels, Aragon; Christ, the ring; sin itself, Frodo carrying the burden of the ring, again, another reference to Christ. I mean, I don't want to be accused of synchronism. These are only metaphorical depictions.
@@indriadrayton1132 you know I never saw it that way. But the movie is really a fight between good and evil. There’s a lot of attributes you could metaphorically link to the Christian walk. The determination to keep moving forward, and when Frodo throws the ring into the fire it’s like he dies and the burden of sin is gone and when he wakes up everyone is dressed in white as if he went to Heaven. Now peace was established. Very good movie. May now just watch it again for the 3rd time lol
Thank you for this. I'm taking notes & sharing this to some workers in a nearby food kiosk. I gave them Bibles. Thank you.
Does God love all nations?
@@thetruthisthis2533 God loves our individual souls.
Wonderful!
Intersting when R.C. spoke of reading the word existentially, I never gave that any thought at all but that's just how I have done all along, something done correctly purely by accident on my part. Glad he pointed this out and glad I have always tried to do this since I have been reading scripture. I have always loved R.C. and fundamental faith he expounds.
He had the great gift of being able to explain complex theological concepts so they could be easily understood.
Rip rc! You helped me study the Bible and have a desire for it in a whole new way god bless my brother
“To interpret the bible literally, means to interpret it according to the way it’s written.” (10:45) Amen!
WRONG IDIOT, it is interpreted SUBJECTIVELY by all preachers in DIFFERENT WAYS.
As an example for your small mind, if one preacher interprets 4.5, the other would say 4.2 when they talk about the SAME AMOUNT.
What part of man made book you don't get??
@@truckeralvarez5932 I subjectively interpret your statement to mean that you don't know what you are talking about. Apparently you cannot prove me wrong.
Shit for Brains, there is no reason to prove a negative. BTW, Your negative does not have any impact on a world view, only your extensive use of your ignorance can lead to your conclusion. Enjoy your narrow-minded view.
Trucker ALVAREZ I pray the Lord will change your heart, I truly do
@@truckeralvarez5932 you said yourself we have to interpret subjectively. If the words of the Bible have to be interpreted subjectively, how much more so yours? Why should I take you seriously when you present such pitiful statements?
I think we must not only read the Bible, but know how to read it. If we do, we won’t neglect certain verses, which we don’t understand. Every verse is important and there is a purpose. I believe, while studying the scriptures, before interpreting a verse, we must give due consideration to the following.
1. Context
2. Cultural habits, historic and social background during Biblical times
3. Apply common sense and use the knowledge of language and grammar to differentiate between literal and figurative statements in the Scripture
4. Apply reasoning and God given wisdom
5. At times, we try to prove our own points wrongly on controversial issues by quoting suitable scattered verses from the Scriptures, like lawyers trying to prove a culprit, not guilty by gathering evidences, ignoring the truth, though they know the facts. At times, we quote a single verse always to prove our point.(I’m sorry to say, most of the charismatics do)
I think we need to look for what the Bible as a whole talk on that issue, by studying different Bible Versions, if required.
@YESHUA LIVES christopio Your understanding of the role of THE HOLY SPIRIT is not Theologically correct. The main role of THE HOLY SPIRIT is to magnify JESUS and lead us to and through the Word!. NOT to give you personal divine revelations! Sorry, exogete the Bible!
If the Bible is the literal Word of God, those who wrote it weren't aware of the fact. They wrote for their contemporarie, not for us, 2000 years later.
@@markgroetsch6254 That type of argument doesn't matter to the ordinary, everyday Christian. They want rules of behavior.
@@douglaidlaw740 really?
The greatest theologian in my lifetime!!
I’m very quickly coming to the same view.
I've called him the "common man's" theologian. He knew people like me needed him.
RC’s “What is the Gospel” on UA-cam has to be the clearest explanation of the Gospel I’ve ever heard. Recommended viewing for a lot of people and churches who call themselves Christian.
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Me too.,. what a gifted humble Teacher and Theologian., truly a Leader among his peers in understanding and rightly dividing the Holy Script of God.
I love how RC would always scrunch his eyes when praying 🤲
Thank you Dr. Sproul , God bless you .
He definitely was a teacher of our Heavenly Father.
I could listen to RC all day.
Ricky Hurtado RIGHT ?! I recently have been getting hooked on his studies ! Awesome 👏🏽!! 😊🐶🐾📖📚📓🖊
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He preaches so clearly and to the point! Same with John McArthur and Phil Johnson! 👌
I received Christ through one of R.C Sproul's sermons.
@@jayhumphries3463 Yes this great man is with God now. but we can still see all of his many videos. also try Kent Hovind. I have learned so much from him. He is on UA-cam. Very interesting man, he preaches right from his home now. he has gone out and debated many that believe in evolution, such as in colleges. he's really good. he uses Scripture to back up his teachings. I was shocked to learn some things by him. Kent Hovind.
I can understand him easily. I wish I found his ministry a few years earlier.
Liwayway Gthusma. I would be blessed to had him as my pastor and mentor unfortunately he past away
Unlike MacArthur
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We all must do our part and spread the good news be bold be brave be humble
This is a powerfuøø sermon served by dr Sproul. I love rhe way he explains and expounds rhe word of Gord in a plain an intelligible manner. So enriching and uplifting for our souls and faiith. He was devoted an faithfull believer and was an excellent very good lecturer
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I love reading the Bible. And I believe every single word, every single miracle that is recorded in the Bible. God is almighty. He can do Anything! I read the Bible as it says ..the baby animal thrives better on the pure milk of his mother. So for me to read the pure script of the Bible is precious! More to me than books by professors in Theology.
Yes I do interpret the Bible literary. I am not dumb. I have diplomas and a degree...teacher up to grade 12 for many years.
I take RC as my mentor, thank you for always guiding me even though we have never met.
I pray everyone would see this video
I am not reformed and I don't always agree with RC Sproul, but I don't think you can deny he is one of the greatest scriptural teachers of our generation
I've read a lot of comments by you all. Some have merit, others are mockers, others don't care about anything but themselves and are angry about it and want to take it out on those that believe on the Christ of the whole Bible (read some of them).
I firmly believe that only God can provide a proper interpretation of His Scriptures. Where we disagree is not going to make one hill of beans in difference to the meaning God has for us. I am looking forward to seeing Him face to face and behold the wonders of His grace that we cannot see today.
Whatever we believe individually or congregationally is moot, will have no effect on God's plans for us, once we agree that Jesus, the Christ, was born of a virgin, grew to be manifest as Christ, was tortured and died a horrible death, bodily rose from the grave (He ate and drank with witnesses to this fact), and now sits at the right hand of God the Father, living to make intercession for us. We know He is coming back for His Church, the Bride of Christ, and is preparing a place for us even now.
Everyone who calls upon the Name of the Lord will be saved.
Thak you R.C., and Ligonier, for your great teaching.
I don't understand why there can b a thumps down...i love RC Sproul...
I think bc he makes the truth stab too close to home for some folks who prefer to lucky dip the Bible or prefer joel oosteen
A great teacher. He will be missed.
Yes, he soeaks eloquently and is filled with his faith in God. An eloquent speaker with broad capabilties to present the topics.
He will surelyg be missed,
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I love RC he really is great, yes I know a lot of folk don't like him but he seems to interpret scripture correctly.
Eric, do you think they don't like him due to he does not believe in the pre trip rapture? It could very well be that due to he is one of the few big names who does not believe this untruth?
***** The rapture is under big time scrutiny, I know the very early church did not speak of a rapture, it should not be devisive.
@@ericday4505 Not according to this. You are here: Home / End Time Bible Prophecy / What Did Ancient Church Fathers Believe About The Rapture?
WHAT DID ANCIENT CHURCH FATHERS BELIEVE ABOUT THE RAPTURE?
August 2, 2013 By Beginning and End
Who invented the Rapture idea? | What did Church fathers say about the Rapture? | John Darby did NOT invent the rapture
“Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” - 1 Thessalonians 4:17.
What did the first century church fathers believe about the Rapture? Were they pre-tribulation or post-tribulation? What did the disciples of the Apostles of Jesus Christ teach about the Rapture?
This article will present the writings of the early church fathers - from those who learned under the disciples of Jesus Christ, to the church leaders of the second and third centuries, on the Rapture - the supernatural removal of all Bible-believing Christians from Earth to enter Heaven. While the writings of the first, second and third century Christian church fathers are not Scripture and not on par with the Bible in any way, it is informative to see how the early church leaders interpreted Scripture in addition to what the learned directly from those closest to The Lord Jesus Christ. And definitively, the few writings still in existence on the end times, put the timing of the Rapture before the Great Tribulation. This article will also serve to dispel some of the common misconceptions about Rapture theology as being something invented in the 19th century by a man named John Darby.
“John Darby Invented The Pre-Tribulation Rapture”
Ancient writings on the Rapture | Pre-tribulation rapture defended
John Darby has been incorrectly credited with “inventing” the Rapture.
All over the internet there are many articles and videos that claim that the Rapture doctrine was “invented” in 1830 by a man named John Darby. The following is an excerpt that summarizes this theory:
“The Rapture doctrine, which was the invention of the Plymouth Brethren led by John Nelson Darby (1800-1882), has today been adopted by most Baptist, Pentecostals, Assemblies of God, and a variety of other fundamentalist sects. The idea that Jesus Christ will return for His true Church just before the beginning of the Great Tribulation in a secret gathering or “catching away” was an important part of Darby’s teaching. The movement in which this teaching began originated in small groups in England and Ireland about 1828 and by 1831 was part of the official teaching of the Plymouth Brethren. By 1860 the “rapture” had made its way to the United States.
Today, prophecy pundits and “end-time” revivalists preach the Rapture as if it were established dogma from the time of Christ until the present. The truth is that the first historical reference to the Rapture doctrine comes from the Plymouth Brethren. Not only is the Rapture not found in the teachings of the Church, but even “end-time” heretics throughout the centuries never dreamed of proposing such a novel idea. For example, the 4th century Montanists, who preached both pre-millennialism and that they knew when Christ would return, never ventured so far as to create another 2nd coming of the Lord in a secret rapture.
In all the writings of the Scriptures, the Early Fathers, and the Ecumenical Councils, there is no mention of two 2nd comings of Christ.” (source) [Emphasis added].
In short, the objection is that rather than being a real part of the Bible, the entire idea of a pre-Great Tribulational Rapture was just an invention by Darby and “not even heretics” ever used it. This is very strong language, but is it true? Were there no ancient Christian writings about the church being Raptured before Great Tribulation? An examination of early church writings shows that this charge is false and there were some church fathers who indeed wrote about the Rapture.
Irenaeus
Irenaeus (130 A.D. - 202 AD) was a bishop of the church in Lyons, France. He was an eyewitness to the Apostle John (who wrote the Book of Revelation) and a disciple of Polycarp, the first of the Apostle John’s disciples. Irenaeus is most-known for his five-volume treatise, Against Heresies in which he exposed the false religions and cults of his day along with advice for how to share the Gospel with those were a part of them.
In his writings on Bible prophecy, he acknowledged the phrase “a time, times and dividing of times” in Daniel 7 to signify the 3 ½ year reign of the Antichrist as ruler of the world before the Second Coming of Christ. He also believed in a literal Millennial reign of Christ on earth following the Second Coming and the resurrection of the just.
On the subject of the Rapture, in Against Heresies 5.29, he wrote:
“Those nations however, who did not of themselves raise up their eyes unto heaven, nor returned thanks to their Maker, nor wished to behold the light of truth, but who were like blind mice concealed in the depths of ignorance, the word justly reckons “as waste water from a sink, and as the turning-weight of a balance - in fact, as nothing;”(1) so far useful and serviceable to the just, as stubble conduces towards the growth of the wheat, and its straw, by means of combustion, serves for working gold. And therefore, when in the end the Church shall be suddenly caught up from this, it is said, “There shall be tribulation such as has not been since the beginning, neither shall be.”(2) For this is the last contest of the righteous, in which, when they overcome they are crowned with incorruption.” beginningandend.com/what-did-ancient-church-fathers-believe-about-the-rapture/
So, he was the ONLY human on Earth that can interpret "correctly" the man made book??
A person on here quotes another source that starts with a falsehood. Says Ireaneus witnessed John the Apostle. This is incorrect Ireaneus was born in 130 AD. John was with Jesus at the his death, resurrection around 30 AD. John was an adult so he would have to be well over 100 for Ireaneus to witness John. I wish this person would have watched the full video especially the last point about interpreting predictions in the Bible
I have a sister in law who argued saying that the Bible is just a metaphor.😞 I hope and pray that she'll let go of witchcraft and except Jesus before it's too late! Not a lot of time left!!! Repent and obey God before he shuts that door! 🙏🏻
Thank you Lord for this man’s teaching ❤️
My husband died at that time to no one I had but Jesus Christ I had
1. Read the Bible like you would read any other book - no lucky dipping
2. Read the Bible existentially - not detached to the reality of Scripture
3. Interpret the narrative by the didactic - i.e. the gospels are narrative; the epistles are didactic
4. Interpret the implicit (obscure) by the explicit (clear)
5. Pay close attention to the meaning of words - words have many meaning
6. Be careful to observe the various literary forms - use parallelism in Hebrew
7. The difference between proverbs (general principles of wisdom) and law (absolute moral)
8. The difference between the spirit and letter of the Law
9. Take very special care of parables - only one central meaning, unlike an allegory
10. Be careful with predictive prophesy
I wasn't sure what to expect even though the title read 'How to Study the Bible'. I guess I was expecting something like note taking strategies. The result was excellent but mostly convincing.
Rest in the glory of our sovereign God. Your in the very presence of Christ
I am listing from India (u p. state. ) I apritiote our all of. those nearest God. hellelujah Amen
Only one meaning but 10000 applications. Scripture is called the Living Word for that reason I believe. As you read Scriptures and as you live this life, the more the same Scripture you read 1000 times takes on a new, revealed meaning, or better yet, YOU come to a better understanding of what the Scripture means.
The meaning does not change... Your understanding of it might change. Often for the better in direct or indirect application to your life
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Dr Sproul, God bless you with the biggest portion of grace and mercy! Amazing lecture! A clear presentation on the responsibility very very helpful
I understood today that Isaiah 45:7 Evil can also translate to Calamity in Hebrew, word RAH (רַע) is mentioned according to the Hebrew text.
Pure treasure...have been blessed by this sermon...RC lives as He knew the Lord n his sermons lives
Now this is wisdom..thanks RC
Can everyone please pray for my friend he is a alcoholic and needs jesus to save him his name is Darren thank you brother and sisters in christ ❤️
Thanks for this teaching....Mr. R. C. Sproul.
SOLI DEO GLORIA! GRACIAS AL SEÑOR JESUCRISTO POR ESTE HOMBRE DE DIOS. Saludos desde Uruguay🇺🇾
The way of putting little litte fun in between is just amezing.
One of the great Preacher in the CHRISTIANdom history
I've looked at this mans work there is no evidence of soul winning and discipleship. No testimonies of him actually getting out there and preaching the gospel. Was he just a theologian and book writer?
God is forever working thank you bro.
John MacArthur says: A person can have a Bible lay across their lap 3 hrs a day everday and without discernment: die by 1000 different heresies
The greatest heresy is limited atonement
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@@edwinnunez7538 nothing to debate I followed my apostle 1st Timothy 1:16 Romans 11 chapter verse 13 or 14 and 2nd Timothy 2:15 rightly dividing the word of Truth
@@mauricewilsondaddybob1307 that’s just a cop out, debate or stop talking
Thanks for sharing this 👍
This is great move for this generation
love his teaching, i didn't know he passed
I didn’t either
Private interpretation is a gate of total confusion that caused rhe emerging ofthousands reaches to 47 thousand of religion and sect which every one differ on understanding and teaching that creat great confusion ,now where is love,peace and truth what is the outcome of all of this,where is the real salvation of souls now?????? So confusing not just like RCC There is a real peace.
thanks a lot for share it with us❤
I love and have learned so much from this man of God and true gentleman thanks be to God for this man and sound doctrine in a world where Arminianism is the majority false doctrine in the Christianity
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Awesome one of the Bible teacher of our time
I checked out your discord server yesterday honestly it's more lively than I thought it would be. So I guess congratulations?
Death man still talking to many.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
O LORD how wonderful and inconceivable you are.🥲
Thank you so much for this being posted, helps a lot
praise God dear brother i like your video you are good teacher of holy bible?
Tahir Gahroo Yes he is, unfortunately he has passed away recently.
Awesome Preacher teacher may he RIP🙏
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For the first time in history we all can interpret the word of God correctly. This was not possible in the past because they did not have Bible computer programs. For them to study, for example, the meaning of the phrase “coming in the clouds of heaven,” they had to know every place the phrase was used. But today we simply type in “coming in the clouds” on our Bible search engine and then go and read every passage where it is used.
An example; when you read in first l Thessalonians 4 the phrase “the last trumpet,” you do a search on trumpets in all of scripture, go and read each passage, then you'll see how it is used. I submit that God has included in scripture, an interpretation of all key phrases and words, try it and see.
Rom 8:9 is very very important. Without the Holy Spirit lives in you you are lost.. BOEM BANG
RC IS SO BLESSED BY GOD AND WE THAT BELIVE ARE SO BLESSED ALSO.He is so very much missed by me and the saints.
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"... that to interpret the Bible literally is to interpret the Bible the way it was written."
Exactly! I don't know why people make things more complicated than necessary.
The word of God: Every jot, every tittle - No other book can ever come close to His lovely "letter" of love to man
I find great help using Gundry's "A Survey of the New Testament." I highly recommend it.
Mil gracias 🤠☺️! A lot of thanks! Former student of ligonier and then master's divinity (God willing...)
Truth is Beautiful!
Jai Pita Parmeshwar ji ki Jai Prabhu Yeshu Masih Ji ki Halleluyah Amen
In todays times.. i only believe in what brother Eli says because that is not his words but the words of God in the bible.. no flowery words... whether you like or not.. the word of God will prevail.. brother Eli Soriano...
1. Read the text. The entire text.
2. If it's an epistle, constantly ask yourself: Why would the author have written this statement? (What must be occurring, for the author to have said this?) And what is the author saying?
3. Consider the historical context and the literary context.
If it's a synoptic Gospel [Matthew, Mark, or Luke], note the structure [organization], and note the focus of each author, compared to the other two.
3. Note key words, and note the connection to the Old Testament texts.
4. If reading an Old Testament book, remember it pivots on the Babylonian Exile, and everything is before, during, or after the Exile.
Remember, idolatry is the number one sin of the Bible -- both Old Testament and New Testament.
5. Remember the theme of the Bible is the joy of the Lord.
6. Remember that numbers and words are symbolic and pregnant with meaning.
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This is a powerful revelation
My niece doesn't believe in the pre-trib either. We study together. Only God knows for absolute surety. I myself believe in a pre-trib.
Just because views are different in this area, you still believe in the work of God, gives no reason to not listen and learn from a very learned man.
He is so wise.
Lords Blessings to all.
Judy Plummer
Pre wrath is the correct view imo
Pre-trip is not biblical
Pre-trib view is not biblical that was started in the 1800's by John Nelson Darby do your research a good tape on this is by dr. Walter Martin that you relation in the church exposes pre-tribulation View
Reading Matthew 24, one of Jesus’ longest uninterrupted teachings on the subject, really cleared it up for me. I think the pre-trib rapture view/dispensationalism over-complicates and stretches Scripture, plus it is a very new teaching that sprung up in the 1830’s. It is not the historical view that the early church fathers espoused. There is one second coming, one rapture, one wedding, one wedding feast. I get the desire to believe the pre-rapture view. I wanted to believe it, but it’s not what the Bible teaches.
Awesome word
Nice to study the Bible I read in Genesis that when first flood broke out in this world father NOAH aging 600 yrs old heeding GOD's words really lenghtened mans life. ALLELUIAH. AMEN
Jesus, I Trust in You! Hallelujah!!!
42:50. Sproul is doing what he just condemned in minutes before by reading something into the text. Earlier, he used John 3:16 as an example. He is right, the text does not say "any who has the moral ability to choose Christ.' However, neither does Peter say that God does not will "any of us" should perish. He explicitly says "any." That means God does is not willing any person should perish.
Peter does not say "any of us," he says "any."
Exactly
Which Sproul explained by saying "who is the any. Any giraffes? Any platypus?"
And this is the us he is talking about in that verse "but is patient toward you"
I lost it with the Judas part, Hilarious!
Me too 🤣🤣🤣
I'm so thankful that God didn't create anyone just for the sake of sending them to Hell just for His glory! God's love surpasses our understanding! He's so much more loving than we can imagine! We couldn't say that if He created the majority of people to go to Hell. Nor could we say that if He created only a few to go heaven and just chose them randomly and could have just as easily have chosen others instead. God's love is real! It's not just something He chooses to do. Can I get a witness?!!!
What?
Which statement in this video did you disagree with and upon what basis? Give the time stamp.
Actually, on many occasions in which I was going through difficult times or facing difficult decisions, I just prayed to God and asked him to talk to me through his scriptures. I opened the Bible randomly and put my finger on the page with my eyes closed. I got wonderful messages from God by doing that. For instance, once I didn't know if I had to join the army or not and I asked God what was his opinion. I did what I described above and the verse I got was this one: "But God said to me, 'You are not to build a house for my Name, because you are a warrior and have shed blood." (1 Chronicles 28:3). What are the odds of finding such an answer on the first attempt? Zero.
Pin 8 don’t do that, it’s like casting lots
@@abigailgarcia3599 what's wrong with casting lots?
Found it, Knowing Scripture.
Tracy Morse that’s a good book
Thanks!
GOD CREATED US WITHE SPIRIT IN MAN, THE TOOL BY WHICH WE COMPREHEND WHAT GOD TELLS US TO KNOW AS WE OFTENLY READ HIS WORDS AS WRITTEN IN THE BIBLE.. WE ONLY NEED TO STRENGTHEN OUR FAITH AND BELIEF WITH COMPLETE TRUST IN GOD..
FEW GOOD MEN ARE CHOSEN, USED UP BY GOD AS SPEAKERS TO REMIND US ONLY.. WHILE OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD IS VERY PERSONAL AND IN COMPLETE PRIVACY.. LET OUR READING THE BIBLE BECOMES A HABIT, TO MAKE US CLOSER TO OUR CREATOR..
Contradictory verses in the bible:
Exodus 20:8 vs Romans 14:5
Exodus 20:12 vs Luke 14:26
Matthew 19:26 vs Judges 1:19
False prophecies in the bible:
Ezekiel 26
Ezekiel 29
Joel 3 19
Isaiah 19
Isaiah 17
God bless you, RC!
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word for word buddy !!!!!john 1:1 rms 10:17 kjb alone malachi 3:6/heb 13:8